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No new discharge permit for KAF

Last week, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) held a public hearing to solicit comments on the draft wastewater permit for King American Finishing (KAF) located in Screven County. The hearing was held at the Effingham County High School in Springfield and, although I was not there, I understand it was well attended.

May 17, 2013 | By Sen. Buddy Carter | Opinion

It’s not your daddy’s old trade school

The extent that a business effectively utilizes new technology is a measure of the company's profitability. The critical issue for many companies today is filling their new jobs with talented people who can think critically and have real-world expertise in the latest technology.

May 17, 2013 | By Ron Jackson | Opinion

Rush to judgement has bad smell to it

Often, sometimes too often, we like to paint the picture of the sides to an issue as good guys vs. bad guys. It helps us identify which side to support in an argument or a contest or a confrontation.

May 17, 2013 | Staff | Opinion

Career day rolls into Sand Hill Elementary

Sand Hill Elementary School students enjoyed a "big" show for their annual career day on May 10. Several large vehicles were on display to showcase careers in transportation.

May 16, 2013 | By Paul Floeckher | Education

Teen hit by car in critical condition

A 14-year-old boy was critically injured Thursday morning when he was hit by a car while walking to his bus stop.

May 16, 2013 | Staff report | Local

Deputies still searching for armed robbery suspect

The Effingham County Sheriff's Office continues to look for a Springfield man who fled from deputies after an April 30 armed robbery.

May 16, 2013 | By Paul Floeckher | Crime Reports

Finding a purpose and career through Project SEARCH

Many students nowadays don't already have a job lined up on graduation day.

May 16, 2013 | By Paul Floeckher | Education

Studio shoots for late summer start to blockbuster project

The massive deal between a film studio and the Effingham Industrial Development Authority appears to be heading toward a groundbreaking later this year.

May 16, 2013 | By Patrick Donahue | Business

China trip could land big prospect for IDA

Representatives from the Effingham Industrial Development Authority are set to embark on a journey literally on the other side of the globe, with their sights on closing a potentially significant deal.

May 16, 2013 | By Patrick Donahue | Business

Sex offender busted for child porn

A convicted sex offender was arrested Wednesday after Effingham County Sheriff's Office investigators found child pornography on his computer.

May 16, 2013 | By Paul Floeckher | Crime Reports

Looking at old Berryville farm houses

Solomon Exley, born 1795, first married Sarah Backley in 1818 at the age of 23.

May 16, 2013 | By Susan Exley | Echoes of Effingham

Dixie Diva

Nicole and I were working out together one day and for some reason, she brought up a self-help, faith-related book we had both read. The thesis, basically, is how men are born with wild hearts, which should be admired, not restrained, by women.

May 16, 2013 | By Ronda Rich | Lifestyle

How I could have missed my fourth birthday

I heard about a first-grade teacher who collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb and had them come up with the rest. Here were some of their answers:

May 16, 2013 | By Dr. Bob Rogers | Holy Humor

Andrews-Files

Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold Andrews of Rincon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Andrews, to Bryce Alan Files, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tracy Files of Hot Springs, Ark.

May 16, 2013 | Staff report | Engagements

Sessions-Helmly

Mr. and Mrs. Rollie H. Sessions are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kari Frances Sessions, to James Cecil Helmly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Helmly of Rincon.

May 16, 2013 | Staff report | Engagements

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Lots of big hail, but no serious damage reported

It was sound and fury but apparently not much in the way of damage. Sunday afternoon's thunderstorms brought hail the size of golf balls and ping pong balls, according to widespread reports from around Effingham County, but no serious damage resulted from the storms. Walter Wright, director of the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency, said he received no reports of damage from the storm but he also saw hail from three-quarters to an inch in ...

March 28, 2011 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

ECHS, SEHS get their queens

Abi Johnson was crowned Miss ECHS and Morgan Moore was crowned Miss SEHS March 26.

March 28, 2011 | Staff Report | Education

Pre-k teachers named state mentors

Teaching pre-kindergarten takes a special kind of person. The two chosen from Effingham County as Bright from the Start state mentor teachers exhibit kindness, creativity, flexibility and genuine love for their students.

March 28, 2011 | By Calli Arnold | Education

County approves jail agreement

Effingham County commissioners have approved a twice-tabled jail agreement with the three municipalities.

March 28, 2011 | By Patrick Donahue | Local

DCH urges vaccinations against measles

ATLANTA - Due to recent reports of measles cases occurring throughout the U.S., the Georgia Department of Community Health's Division of Public Health encourages children and adults to ensure that their vaccinations are up-to-date.

March 28, 2011 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

St. Joe’s/Candler bestows McAuley Award on Aliffi

There are patients who say they wouldn't have made it through their cancer treatment without her.

March 28, 2011 | Staff Report | Business

Thanks for rapid response of public safety and others

Dear Editor, We would like to express our deep appreciation and sincere thanks for a job well done to the Rincon Fire Department, Springfield Fire Department, Effingham Sheriff's Department and the Georgia Forestry Unit for their rapid response and effective extinguishment of the woods fire which threatened our home Thursday afternoon. We would also like to thank Georgia Power for the rapid repairs made to the electric service to our residence We would also like ...

March 28, 2011 | Larry and Shirlene Owens | Letters to the Editor

Statewide drug courts are still much debated

To our readers: State Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) will be reporting each week during the Legislative Session. The session began Jan. 10 and is expected to last until the middle of April.

March 28, 2011 | By Sen. Buddy Carter | Opinion

Slow progress on tax reform

The Special Joint Committee on Revenue Structure met to discuss possible changes to Georgia's tax laws in response to the report published earlier this year by the Special Council on Tax Reform. Currently, there are four House Bills, HB 385-388, that contain the recommendations of the council, and these have caused some confusion and consternation as of late. The fact of the matter is that these bills and the recommendations in them were required to ...

March 28, 2011 | By Sen. Jack Hill | Opinion

Honoring master teachers

As you may remember, last week marked the 30th legislative day or "Crossover Day," when all House bills must have passed through the House in order to allow enough time for them to undergo the Senate committee process. Likewise, the House spent most of this week discussing Senate bills in committee. We did, however, pass several important resolutions, which express the opinion of the House body.

March 28, 2011 | By Rep. Jon Burns | Opinion

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